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Being Gorgeous

Feminism, Sexuality and the Pleasures of the Visual

par Jacki Willson ...

Being Gorgeous explores the ways in which extravagance, flamboyance and dressing up can open up possibilities for women to play around anarchically with familiar stereotypical tropes of femininity. This is protest through play - a pleasurable misbehaviour that reflects a feminism for the twenty first century. Willson discusses how, whether through pastiche, parody, or pure pleasure, artists, ... En savoir plus

$38.99 CAD

Being Gorgeous explores the ways in which extravagance, flamboyance and dressing up can open up possibilities for women to play around anarchically with familiar stereotypical tropes of femininity. This is protest through play - a pleasurable misbehaviour that reflects a feminism for the twenty first century. Willson discusses how, whether through pastiche, parody, or pure pleasure, artists,
... En savoir plus
The Curated Closet

A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe

par Anuschka Rees ...

Is your closet jam-packed and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear? Can you describe your personal style in one sentence? If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now, how likely is it that it would be something you love and wear regularly?With so many style and shopping options, it can be difficult to create a streamlined closet of pieces that can be worn easily and confidently ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Is your closet jam-packed and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear? Can you describe your personal style in one sentence? If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now, how likely is it that it would be something you love and wear regularly?With so many style and shopping options, it can be difficult to create a streamlined closet of pieces that can be worn easily and confidently
... En savoir plus
David Kibbe's Power of Style

A Guided Journey to Help You Discover Your Authentic Style

par David Kibbe ...

Welcome to legendary style guru David Kibbe’s program of Love-Based Beauty, filled with revolutionary techniques to unlock the secret superpower that is your Authentic Style.Prepare for a guided journey to play your way to style! Kibbe’s ingenious method of games will take you by the hand to uncover all the things that are unique to you. His aspirational vision of beauty will help you completely ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Welcome to legendary style guru David Kibbe’s program of Love-Based Beauty, filled with revolutionary techniques to unlock the secret superpower that is your Authentic Style.Prepare for a guided journey to play your way to style! Kibbe’s ingenious method of games will take you by the hand to uncover all the things that are unique to you. His aspirational vision of beauty will help you completely
... En savoir plus
Wrapped Up at the Vintage Dress Shop

Curl up by the fire with this uplifting, cozy and hilarious winter read

par Annie Darling ...

Collections series A Vintage Dress Shop Romance
**'This cozy, heartwarming story is the literary equivalent of your favorite festive sweater - snug, sparkling, and just what you need for a feel-good escape' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautifully written story with twists and turns that makes for a book difficult to put down. A real page turner' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**❄️ **Falling in love is never seamless...**❄️Phoebe Baker has two passions in life: ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

**'This cozy, heartwarming story is the literary equivalent of your favorite festive sweater - snug, sparkling, and just what you need for a feel-good escape' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautifully written story with twists and turns that makes for a book difficult to put down. A real page turner' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**❄️ **Falling in love is never seamless...**❄️Phoebe Baker has two passions in life:
... En savoir plus
Dressing the Queen

Two Hundred Years of Makers and Monarchy

par Kate Strasdin ...

'A truly wonderful and fascinating book!' Lady Anne GlenconnerThe hidden story of the people who designed, sewed, stitched and steamed the clothes of Britain's queens, from Victoria to the present day.From tours and walkabouts to the dazzling spectacle of a wedding or Coronation, the clothes worn by royal women have always been a fascination. Starting with Queen Victoria and moving to the modern ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

'A truly wonderful and fascinating book!' Lady Anne GlenconnerThe hidden story of the people who designed, sewed, stitched and steamed the clothes of Britain's queens, from Victoria to the present day.From tours and walkabouts to the dazzling spectacle of a wedding or Coronation, the clothes worn by royal women have always been a fascination. Starting with Queen Victoria and moving to the modern
... En savoir plus
The Capsule Wardrobe

1,000 Outfits from 30 Pieces

par Wendy Mak ...

De-clutter your closet, maximize your fashion choices, and reinvent your own personal style.Cluttered closets create cluttered lives. Too often we are left rummaging around an overflowing wardrobe, ironically at a loss for what to wear. However, owning a capsule wardrobe, which consists of a limited amount of clothing, will-believe it or not-set you free!The Capsule Wardrobe introduces thirty ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

De-clutter your closet, maximize your fashion choices, and reinvent your own personal style.Cluttered closets create cluttered lives. Too often we are left rummaging around an overflowing wardrobe, ironically at a loss for what to wear. However, owning a capsule wardrobe, which consists of a limited amount of clothing, will-believe it or not-set you free!The Capsule Wardrobe introduces thirty
... En savoir plus
Still LoLo: A Spinning Propeller, a Horrific Accident, and a Family's Journey of Hope

A Spinning Propeller, a Horrific Accident, and a Family's Journey of Hope

par Lauren Scruggs, Scruggs Family ...

In December 2011, Lauren (“LoLo”) Scruggs, a 23-year-old fashion journalist, suffered a sudden injury that made headlines around the world. She had been on a short flight to look at Christmas lights and, upon exiting the small plane, was hit by the still-moving propeller blade. A frantic 911 call, several major surgeries, and thousands of prayers later: Lauren lived. But she lost her left hand and ... En savoir plus

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In December 2011, Lauren (“LoLo”) Scruggs, a 23-year-old fashion journalist, suffered a sudden injury that made headlines around the world. She had been on a short flight to look at Christmas lights and, upon exiting the small plane, was hit by the still-moving propeller blade. A frantic 911 call, several major surgeries, and thousands of prayers later: Lauren lived. But she lost her left hand and
... En savoir plus
Magnifeco

Your Head-to-Toe Guide to Ethical Fashion and Non-toxic Beauty

par Kate Black ...

Non-toxic beauty products and eco-fashion to help you be magnifeco!In the wake of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh—the worst garment industry accident in recorded history—the words "fashion disaster" acquired a new and much more sinister meaning. Commentators suggested that the tragedy was completely predictable in a sector with a shocking track record of rampant environmental damage, ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Non-toxic beauty products and eco-fashion to help you be magnifeco!In the wake of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh—the worst garment industry accident in recorded history—the words "fashion disaster" acquired a new and much more sinister meaning. Commentators suggested that the tragedy was completely predictable in a sector with a shocking track record of rampant environmental damage,
... En savoir plus
Wear It Well

Reclaim Your Closet and Rediscover the Joy of Getting Dressed

par Allison Bornstein ...

Define your style and use fashion as a tool for self-discovery using the Three-Word Method and AB Closet-Editing System.Personal stylist Allison Bornstein has mastered the art of helping people look good and feel good. In Wear It Well, she shares her philosophy and outlines systems that will bring your style into alignment and create a wardrobe that delights your spirit and reflects your most ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Define your style and use fashion as a tool for self-discovery using the Three-Word Method and AB Closet-Editing System.Personal stylist Allison Bornstein has mastered the art of helping people look good and feel good. In Wear It Well, she shares her philosophy and outlines systems that will bring your style into alignment and create a wardrobe that delights your spirit and reflects your most
... En savoir plus
Galliano

Spectacular Fashion

par Kerry Taylor ...

Galliano: Spectacular Fashion is the first detailed guide to the work of one of fashion's greatest talents. Though the designer's otherwise glittering career has been punctured by years out of the limelight, his catalogue of work remains astonishing. Written by internationally renowned fashion expert Kerry Taylor, this beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched book looks in depth at John ... En savoir plus

$68.99 CAD

Galliano: Spectacular Fashion is the first detailed guide to the work of one of fashion's greatest talents. Though the designer's otherwise glittering career has been punctured by years out of the limelight, his catalogue of work remains astonishing. Written by internationally renowned fashion expert Kerry Taylor, this beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched book looks in depth at John
... En savoir plus
Fashioning the City

Paris, Fashion and the Media

par Dr Agnès Rocamora ...

While much attention has been paid to the making of Paris in the work of writers and artists, little is known about the city as defined and created by the fashion media. Filling this gap in studies of the French capital, this original and illuminating book focuses on how the French fashion press - with its rich conjunction of words and images - has been able to construct Paris as a leading world ... En savoir plus

$38.99 CAD

While much attention has been paid to the making of Paris in the work of writers and artists, little is known about the city as defined and created by the fashion media. Filling this gap in studies of the French capital, this original and illuminating book focuses on how the French fashion press - with its rich conjunction of words and images - has been able to construct Paris as a leading world
... En savoir plus
Wear This, Toss That!

Hundreds of Fashion and Beauty Swaps That Save Your Looks, Save Your Budget, and Save You Time

par Amy E. Goodman ...

It costs us not to look our best!Dressing poorly costs us interviews, first impressions, money . . . and a whole lot more. But you can look good all the time, asserts Amy E. Goodman, the magazine maven and style expert who’s a regular on NBC’s Today show. Her one-stop fashion and beauty book cuts through the information overload to teach you how to dress to impress whatever your age, lifestyle, or ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

It costs us not to look our best!Dressing poorly costs us interviews, first impressions, money . . . and a whole lot more. But you can look good all the time, asserts Amy E. Goodman, the magazine maven and style expert who’s a regular on NBC’s Today show. Her one-stop fashion and beauty book cuts through the information overload to teach you how to dress to impress whatever your age, lifestyle, or
... En savoir plus
Costume and Fashion: A Concise History (Sixth) (World of Art)

par James Laver ...

Collections Livre 0 - World of Art
An authoritative account of the history of fashion and costume from prehistoric times to today.From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today, this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume history. Costume and Fashion explores the forms and materials used in fashion ... En savoir plus

$22.69 CAD

An authoritative account of the history of fashion and costume from prehistoric times to today.From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today, this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume history. Costume and Fashion explores the forms and materials used in fashion
... En savoir plus
Dress Code

The Naked Truth About Fashion

par Mari Grinde Arntzen ...

Fashion makes us beautiful, or at least can make us feel beautiful. Its glamour attracts us, but its superficiality repels us. The term ‘fashionable’ can be at once a compliment and an insult.How can we be so enthralled by the fashion world and at the same time appalled by the politics and practices of the garment industry? Dress Code: The Naked Truth about Fashion guides us through the major ... En savoir plus

$22.19 CAD

Fashion makes us beautiful, or at least can make us feel beautiful. Its glamour attracts us, but its superficiality repels us. The term ‘fashionable’ can be at once a compliment and an insult.How can we be so enthralled by the fashion world and at the same time appalled by the politics and practices of the garment industry? Dress Code: The Naked Truth about Fashion guides us through the major
... En savoir plus
Fashion Design Research

par Ezinma Mbeledogu ...

Every fashion collection begins with research. But how do you start? How much should you do? How do you use that research? Fashion Design Research is designed to answer these questions and demystify the process for students.Illustrated throughout with inspirational photographs and images of good practice within student sketchbooks, the book begins with the basics of primary and secondary research ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $7.99 CAD Maintenant $4.99 CAD

Every fashion collection begins with research. But how do you start? How much should you do? How do you use that research? Fashion Design Research is designed to answer these questions and demystify the process for students.Illustrated throughout with inspirational photographs and images of good practice within student sketchbooks, the book begins with the basics of primary and secondary research
... En savoir plus
Hollywood Beauty

Vintage Secrets

par Laura Slater ...

A stylish guide to beauty from the golden age of Hollywood glamour, Vintage Secrets: Hollywood Beauty teaches readers how to recreate a wide variety of iconic looks from the kohl-rimmed eyes made famous by silent-film starlet Clara Bow to Rita Hayworth's luxuriant locks and Marilyn Monroe's blonde all over glow. Inside, you'll find a wealth of tips and tricks used by icons of the silver screen and ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

A stylish guide to beauty from the golden age of Hollywood glamour, Vintage Secrets: Hollywood Beauty teaches readers how to recreate a wide variety of iconic looks from the kohl-rimmed eyes made famous by silent-film starlet Clara Bow to Rita Hayworth's luxuriant locks and Marilyn Monroe's blonde all over glow. Inside, you'll find a wealth of tips and tricks used by icons of the silver screen and
... En savoir plus
Amulets and Talismans

Simple Techniques for Creating Meaningful Jewelry

par Robert Dancik ...

Making Jewelry with MeaningThe things you collect - the ticket stubs, the coins, the pieces of shell from a beach - hold meaning and significance, reminding you not only where you've been, but also where you're capable of going. Making these items into wearable pieces of art - amplifying their power to become amulets and talismans - is a rewarding experience that's easy to do.Working with the most ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Making Jewelry with MeaningThe things you collect - the ticket stubs, the coins, the pieces of shell from a beach - hold meaning and significance, reminding you not only where you've been, but also where you're capable of going. Making these items into wearable pieces of art - amplifying their power to become amulets and talismans - is a rewarding experience that's easy to do.Working with the most
... En savoir plus
Fashion Curating

Critical Practice in the Museum and Beyond

Modifié par Professor Annamari Vänskä, Dr Hazel Clark ...

As the practice of fashion curation extends into commercial galleries, public and retail spaces, and even to the individual self, professional concepts of 'curating' are undergoing rapid change. Today, everyone is seemingly able to 'curate', but where does this leave the traditional understanding of curation as clothing collected and displayed in a museum? This thought-provoking volume explores ... En savoir plus

$50.99 CAD

As the practice of fashion curation extends into commercial galleries, public and retail spaces, and even to the individual self, professional concepts of 'curating' are undergoing rapid change. Today, everyone is seemingly able to 'curate', but where does this leave the traditional understanding of curation as clothing collected and displayed in a museum? This thought-provoking volume explores
... En savoir plus
Thrifting in the California Desert: A Joshua Tree Sustainable Styling Guide

par Jamie-Lee Dimes ...

Thrifting in the California Desert: A Sustainable Fashion Guide to Joshua TreeBy Jamie-Lee DimesDiscover the ultimate guide to vintage shopping and sustainable fashion in Joshua Tree and the California desert. In Thrifting in the California Desert, Jamie-Lee Dimes, with over 10 years of experience running a sustainable vintage business, takes you through the best thrift stores, vintage boutiques, ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Thrifting in the California Desert: A Sustainable Fashion Guide to Joshua TreeBy Jamie-Lee DimesDiscover the ultimate guide to vintage shopping and sustainable fashion in Joshua Tree and the California desert. In Thrifting in the California Desert, Jamie-Lee Dimes, with over 10 years of experience running a sustainable vintage business, takes you through the best thrift stores, vintage boutiques,
... En savoir plus
Fashion, New Edition

The Definitive Visual Guide

par DK, Smithsonian Institution ...

Collections series DK Definitive Cultural Histories
Is fashion your passion? Unlock the language of clothes with this ultimate fashion show that traces people's dresses over the past 3000 years.Fashion is a visual feast, packed with stunning illustrations of 1,500 costumes from around the globe. It celebrates famous trendsetters, designers, and fashion icons from Queen Henrietta Maria to Jackie Onassis and Jean Paul Gautier.Fashion endlessly ... En savoir plus

$26.99 CAD

Is fashion your passion? Unlock the language of clothes with this ultimate fashion show that traces people's dresses over the past 3000 years.Fashion is a visual feast, packed with stunning illustrations of 1,500 costumes from around the globe. It celebrates famous trendsetters, designers, and fashion icons from Queen Henrietta Maria to Jackie Onassis and Jean Paul Gautier.Fashion endlessly
... En savoir plus
We Might Just Make It After All

My Best Friendship with Kate Spade

par Elyce Arons ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA moving portrait of friendship by Elyce Arons as she reflects on her long relationship with Kate Spade, whom she met in college and with whom she cofounded the multi-billion-dollar fashion company as they came of age in 1990s New York.**When Elyce Arons first met Katy Brosnahan in a University of Kansas dorm room, she had no idea that this polo shirt–wearing Missouri ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA moving portrait of friendship by Elyce Arons as she reflects on her long relationship with Kate Spade, whom she met in college and with whom she cofounded the multi-billion-dollar fashion company as they came of age in 1990s New York.**When Elyce Arons first met Katy Brosnahan in a University of Kansas dorm room, she had no idea that this polo shirt–wearing Missouri
... En savoir plus
Fashion and Age

Dress, the Body and Later Life

par Julia Twigg ...

Throughout history certain forms and styles of dress have been deemed appropriate - or more significantly, inappropriate - for people as they age. Older women in particular have long been subject to social pressure to tone down, to adopt self-effacing, covered-up styles. But increasingly there are signs of change, as older women aspire to younger, more mainstream, styles, and retailers realize the ... En savoir plus

$39.99 CAD

Throughout history certain forms and styles of dress have been deemed appropriate - or more significantly, inappropriate - for people as they age. Older women in particular have long been subject to social pressure to tone down, to adopt self-effacing, covered-up styles. But increasingly there are signs of change, as older women aspire to younger, more mainstream, styles, and retailers realize the
... En savoir plus
Colorwork Creations

30+ Patterns to Knit Gorgeous Hats, Mittens and Gloves

par Susan Anderson-Freed ...

The gorgeous and cozy projects in Colorwork Creations simply beg to be knit. Choose from more than 30 hats, mittens and gloves that pair traditional Sanquhar knitting motifs with birds and beasts of the woodlands. Small enough for a quick-knitted gift, but precious enough to cherish forever, these pieces will, these pieces will delight and inspire for years to come. Colorwork Creations features: â ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

The gorgeous and cozy projects in Colorwork Creations simply beg to be knit. Choose from more than 30 hats, mittens and gloves that pair traditional Sanquhar knitting motifs with birds and beasts of the woodlands. Small enough for a quick-knitted gift, but precious enough to cherish forever, these pieces will, these pieces will delight and inspire for years to come. Colorwork Creations features: â
... En savoir plus
Icons of Style – Taylor Swift

The story of a fashion legend

par Glenys Johnson ...

Collections series Icons of Style
Global icon. Songwriting sensation. Fashion phenomenon. Welcome to the Taylor-verse.Through stunning photographs that explore key outfits from her style evolution alongside expert analysis, Icons of Style pays homage to the artist whose every outfit tells a tale. From country boots to bejewelled body suits, explore the wardrobe of the girl-next-door-turned-superstar, who connects with fans the ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Global icon. Songwriting sensation. Fashion phenomenon. Welcome to the Taylor-verse.Through stunning photographs that explore key outfits from her style evolution alongside expert analysis, Icons of Style pays homage to the artist whose every outfit tells a tale. From country boots to bejewelled body suits, explore the wardrobe of the girl-next-door-turned-superstar, who connects with fans the
... En savoir plus

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